NBA Playoffs

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by tomegun

Now this statement proves that you really don't watch the NBA. Kobe has never had anything close to D Wade or Alonzo Mourning as a supporting cast. The Florida Gators could probably beat the Lakers without Kobe.

I couldn't find the smilie with the tongue in his cheek, so I was hoping the words alone would convey the slight hint of sarcasm. I don't think there's any doubt Kobe wanted Shaq out of town, so he could be "the man". However, he forgot that most NBA championship-caliber teams usually have 2 great players working together, not just one. Jordan and Pippen, Bird and Parrish, Magic and Kareem, Malone and Stockton (oops...never mind). But you know what I mean. I can't think of any "one man shows" that have ever won the championship. You almost always need at least that second great player.

Granted, I don't watch the NBA that often. But I will, on occasion, watch it this time of year (as long as the Cubs aren't on at the same time... )